HA Glenn Harris: An Advocate for Racial Equity and Social Justice The president of the new Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines addresses the opportunity for park and recreation professionals to advance equitable practices in their communities By Vitisia Paynich N ext year, Race Forward - a nonprofit racial justice organization - will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Although prominent on its own merits, Race Forward further elevated its profile when it joined with Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) to become the new Race Forward in 2017. " We work to bring a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial justice, " says Glenn Harris, president of the new Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines. Prior to his current role, Harris served as president of CSI beginning in 2014. He spent more than 25 years working on issues around race and social justice. On October 27, Harris will speak during the Opening General Session at the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience. Parks & Recreation magazine caught up with Harris, who shared his insights on racial justice, anti-racism and the role that parks and recreation plays in building racial equity across our nation. 46 Parks & Recreation | O C TO B E R 2 02 0 | PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N .O R G